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Museum · Hutchinson, Kansas
Cosmosphere
Hutchinson’s space museum with spacecraft, rockets and suits from the US–Soviet space rivalry, including the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey and the Liberty Bell 7.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Cosmosphere
The Cosmosphere began as a planetarium at a Hutchinson fair in the 1960s and grew into a world-class space collection with both American and Soviet artifacts. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and has a restoration workshop that services spacecraft for museums in several countries.
Among the flown pieces are Odyssey, the Apollo 13 command module that brought the crew back to Earth in 1970 after an oxygen tank explosion; Liberty Bell 7, Gus Grissom’s Mercury capsule that sank in the Atlantic in 1961 and was recovered in 1999; and the Gemini 10 capsule. The museum also displays an SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, rockets, lunar module replicas and space suits.
The galleries trace the space race from the German V-weapons of World War II through the Apollo program, with the Soviet side presented alongside the American story. The museum includes a planetarium and scientific demonstration sessions. A full visit requires several hours.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From three hours to half a day.
Best time
Any time of year; go in the morning to have time for the galleries and the planetarium.
How to get there
Located on East 11th Avenue on the Hutchinson Community College campus, about 2 km from downtown Hutchinson.
Tip
Buy the ticket that includes the planetarium and demonstrations, which run at scheduled times.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cosmosphere
Is the Apollo 13 command module in Hutchinson?
Yes: Odyssey, the Apollo 13 command module, is on display at the Cosmosphere.
How long does a visit to the Cosmosphere take?
Three hours to half a day, including the planetarium and demonstrations.
Is the Cosmosphere good for children?
Yes, especially because of the scientific demonstrations and the planetarium; the galleries also have many reading panels.